The Dream Catcher Cottage Guidebook
City/town information
Ellijay is a small town just minutes from Blue Ridge, GA. The downtown is quaint and filled with shops, bars and restaurants. The proximity to Carters Lake, Lake Blue Ridge and many rivers, makes Kayaking and tubing available any day of the week. Hiking in Ellijay is another popular thing to do. Start your journey on the Appalacian trail in Ellijay and head north! We also love all the wineries and apple orchards Ellijay and the surrounding cities offer. Come for a weekend to wine taste with friends or bring the kids to pick all different types of fruit throughout the year. Apple picking is the most popular season September-October!
192 locals recommend
Ellijay
Ellijay is a small town just minutes from Blue Ridge, GA. The downtown is quaint and filled with shops, bars and restaurants. The proximity to Carters Lake, Lake Blue Ridge and many rivers, makes Kayaking and tubing available any day of the week. Hiking in Ellijay is another popular thing to do. Start your journey on the Appalacian trail in Ellijay and head north! We also love all the wineries and apple orchards Ellijay and the surrounding cities offer. Come for a weekend to wine taste with friends or bring the kids to pick all different types of fruit throughout the year. Apple picking is the most popular season September-October!
Our home is located 25 minutes to downtown Blue Ridge, GA where there is even more shopping, restaurants, hiking, wineries and attractions to explore.
407 locals recommend
Blue Ridge
Our home is located 25 minutes to downtown Blue Ridge, GA where there is even more shopping, restaurants, hiking, wineries and attractions to explore.
Food scene
Cantaberry
5 S Side SquareGreat lunch spot for sanwiches, burgers, and salads.
Abby's Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
24 S Main StSelf Serve Frozen Yogurt Shop
A great spot in downtown to have a glass of wine or a craft beer.
18 locals recommend
Cartecay Wine & Craft
19 S Main StA great spot in downtown to have a glass of wine or a craft beer.
Country Corner Kitchen
2020 Old Hwy 5 SGreat breakfast/Biscuit spot
Great spot for a casual lunch or dinner with a view of downtown.
136 locals recommend
The Roof Ellijay
16 River StGreat spot for a casual lunch or dinner with a view of downtown.
Great dinner for a nice meal. Making a reservation is a must.
241 locals recommend
Black Sheep Restaurant
480 W Main StGreat dinner for a nice meal. Making a reservation is a must.
Rum Cake Lady ToGo
205 W First StSightseeing
Great place to spend a few hours hiking and visiting the falls. You can also drive to the look out spot if you are not up for hiking.
106 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls
Great place to spend a few hours hiking and visiting the falls. You can also drive to the look out spot if you are not up for hiking.
Great hike with kids. Bring a towel and a bathing suit if you want to jump in.
66 locals recommend
Tumbling Waters Trail
Great hike with kids. Bring a towel and a bathing suit if you want to jump in.
A great spot to pick fruit depending upon the season. They have tractor rides for the kids and an unbelievable bakery. They are known for everything apple!
420 locals recommend
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge DrA great spot to pick fruit depending upon the season. They have tractor rides for the kids and an unbelievable bakery. They are known for everything apple!
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot StTraveler advice
What to pack
Bring water shoes
If you plan on tubing, hiking into water areas or spending time on the lake having water shoes is very helpful. There are many rocks that can be very slick or just hurt to walk on without a pair of water shoes. Walmart sells them usually in Ellijay for under $10.